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2800 Cole St

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204 E 30th St

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2401 Manor Rd

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407 E 45th St

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3115 Helms St

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Chestnut, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chestnut Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chestnut area of Austin, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Villas on Rio priced from $690. The Rebekah has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Chestnut apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas on RioB2A-SHARED2BR,2BA$690
The RebekahStudioStudio,1BA$699
The Studio at ThinkEastStudio/ One bathStudio,1BA$799
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$824
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$824
The RailE2Studio,1BA$866
Pinnacle 31EfficiencyStudio,1BA$875
La CasitaREMODELED 2x12BR,1BA$899
305 FlatsCap CityStudio,1BA$900
The Abali ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, TX

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chestnut area is the $0.83 price per square foot D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Chestnut apartment is the B11 Model at Venue on Guadalupe starting at $1,303 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$0.83
Venue on GuadalupeB112BR,2BA$1.08
zGrandMarc Austin2X22BR,2BA$1.38
Duval VillaB22BR,2BA$1.40
THE EASTWOODNorth Classic2BR,2BA$1.13
Villas on RioB2A-SHARED2BR,2BA$0.82
Point North Student LivingB12BR,2BA$1.18
Casa Del Rio ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.38
La CasitaREMODELED 2x12BR,1BA$1.15
The Studio at ThinkEastStudio/ One bathStudio ,1BA$1.37

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Chestnut, Austin, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut

What type of rentals are currently available in Chestnut?

There are currently 550 Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, TX with pricing that ranges from $474 to $22,510. There are also 526 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chestnut ranging from $495 to $14,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chestnut?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chestnut ranges from $495 to $14,800 with an average monthly rent of $5,439.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chestnut?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chestnut range from $800 to $22,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $980 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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